Cuesta College
Certificate
Associate's Degree
$1,350
In-State Tuition
2 years
Duration
On-Campus
Format
San Luis Obispo, CA
Location
About This Program
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician program at Cuesta College
Types of Psychiatric Technicians
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Mental Health Technician (MHT)
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Mental Health Assistant (MHA)
Mental Health Worker (MHW)
Psychiatric Technician
Resident Care Technician
Mental Health Specialist
What You'll Learn:
- Mental health theory
- Applied psychopathology
- Patient communication and management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychotropic medication
- Mental health treatment procedures
- Substance abuse
- Record-keeping
- Clinical administrative skills
- Applicable standards and regulations
Costs & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition:$1,350/yr
Out-of-State Tuition:$11,010/yr
School-level tuition; actual program costs may vary. Source: NCES
Financial Aid
76%
Receive Any Aid
2%
Receive Federal Aid
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
$7,153
Avg Loan Amount
5%
Have Student Loans
Pell Grant EligibleFederal LoansVA Benefits
Source: U.S. Department of Education
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Outcomes
$61,516
Median Earnings (Post-Grad)
92%
Employment Rate
15
Earnings Cohort Size
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Program Classification
CIP Code: 51.1502 (Psychiatric Technician)
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